Take a tour of Château d’If in Marseille — part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
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Jumping straight off the pages of Alexander Dumas Count of Monte Cristo is the Chateau d’lf.
This formidable structure dates its construction back to the 16th Century.
It was originally built as a fortress to guard Marseille against Naval attacks.
It became a famous prison, most of whom died while incarcerated.
Despite it fearsome reputation, the Chateau d’lf commends a lovely view of Marseille and the Mediterranean.
Today, visitors can take a boat ride out and walk the halls of the supposedly inescapable prison.
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